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General => The Shed => Topic started by: tim on June 07, 2008, 18:20:06

Title: Let's change the subject?
Post by: tim on June 07, 2008, 18:20:06
Daughter's Washing Machine blew up because rats had chewed away the insulation & were storing Pasta in the nooks!!

Any recommendations on a Washer/Drier - yes, we know!! - with an 8-10kg capacity. Young children & wet duvets etc!!
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Post by: SMP1704 on June 07, 2008, 18:22:42
We have an LG DirectDrive - one breakdown - circuit board and now regularly swallows single duvets and not so small children ;)

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Post by: manicscousers on June 07, 2008, 18:26:35
indecit, 6 years, no(whispers) breakdown, fingers crossed, fingers crossed  ;D
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Post by: Mr Smith on June 07, 2008, 18:30:32
Tim,
           Get your daughter to get rid of the rats first and then buy a new washing machine, if I was closer I would come down and do mi stuff to rid the rats for you ;)
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Post by: Baccy Man on June 07, 2008, 18:41:41
I have a bosch washing machine 13 years old and  only 2 minor problems in that time; clogged filter (left coins in my pockets), door seal torn very recently 30 minute job to replace it. Spares are easily available for any bosch appliance.
If I had to use a dryer I would be more inclined to get a separate machine rather than a combined washer/dryer, less to go wrong & if one fails you still have the other.
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Post by: OllieC on June 07, 2008, 18:43:47
Do some of the combined ones work? I tried one once & it didn't actually dry!
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Post by: davyw1 on June 07, 2008, 18:44:56


Tim is that really you, Pilot wings or glider as i can only see the right side of them.

Hotpoint Ultima.
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Post by: cambourne7 on June 07, 2008, 18:58:13
has she tried freecycle?
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Post by: tim on June 07, 2008, 19:13:34
Wow - what a response!!

As I said - yes, we know that 2 units would be better, but in a small flat......??

Freecycle? Great system but She needs it NOW!!

Dishwasher blew on the same day.

Davy - who else?? Yes - a month after meeting my comeuppance!!
Title: Re: Let's change the subject?
Post by: davyw1 on June 07, 2008, 19:29:59
Quote from: tim on June 07, 2008, 19:13:34
Wow - what a response!!

As I said - yes, we know that 2 units would be better, but in a small flat......??

Freecycle? Great system but She needs it NOW!!

Dishwasher blew on the same day.

Davy - who else?? Yes - a month after meeting my comeuppance!!

I shake you hand sir.

Tim if the both blew together have you checked the fuse. If the wires were damaged the the appliances should have blown at the fuse at the socket first.
Try a lamp in the socket to see if there is any power.
Title: Re: Let's change the subject?
Post by: tim on June 07, 2008, 19:35:39
Great advice, Davy, but the little-chap-around-the-corner says they are gonners.

Where does one find all this make-good money these days when you have a mortgage & children?

Thank God that's all passed for us.
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Post by: Mr Smith on June 07, 2008, 19:45:43
Tim,
             I've just shown my wife your avatar you handsome buggar :) ;)
     
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Post by: davyw1 on June 07, 2008, 19:49:49
QUOTE TIM { Where does one find all this make-good money these days when you have a mortgage & children?}
And they are both hard to get rid of LOL
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Post by: asbean on June 07, 2008, 19:59:23
My son says you look dashing  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D  I think you look damned handsome.  :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: markfield rover on June 07, 2008, 20:04:38
That smile ,at touch of the David Nivens. Miele everytime!
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Post by: tomatoada on June 07, 2008, 20:39:47
Miele.   Haggle over price.  Apollo did me a good deal.  I researched on the internet and they met the lowest price I could find.
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Post by: Emagggie on June 07, 2008, 20:41:06
I'll go with the Miele, expensive but worth every £1!....and what an avatar, just what we need right now. ;)
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Post by: kt. on June 07, 2008, 21:58:24
We have a Bosch washing machine.  'A' rated for economy.  Excellent washes everytime.  We also took out Currys own extended 5 yr warranty.  Called them out x2 no fuss.  Turned out to be blocked socks too far in the drainpipe.  Caused by me overloading it 8) 8) 8).  Would'nt go with any other make now.
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Post by: valmarg on June 08, 2008, 21:45:40
Pity you don't live here in North Staffs.  T&G Electrics would have sorted your problem very quickly.  No worries, and very reasonably priced.

valmarg
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Post by: SMP1704 on June 08, 2008, 23:44:16
Didn't read your post properly the first time around.

Washer/Dryer.  it's all I have used for the past 15 years.  For about 11 of those years I had a Phillips Whirlpool with a lifetime parts guarantee.  It had to go when a connector rusted through.  In the last 4 years, we have been through 3 machines :o :o and now on the LG. If I could find another Whirlpool, I would buy it like a shot.

With a combi, you can still use one function if the other goes kaput and can use it just for washing or drying.

Hope your daughter finds something soon.  Suggest she looks on ebay as well as posting on Freecycle.
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Post by: ceres on June 08, 2008, 23:56:09
Last month, the Which? Best Buys were Miele WT2670, AEG-Electrolux L16830 and John Lewis JLWD1408.
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Post by: tim on June 10, 2008, 08:58:17
Steady, now - let's keep our eyes on the ball!!

Thanks for all that. She'll probably do something in a hurry & regret it, but I'll try to let you know.
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Post by: daileg on June 10, 2008, 09:04:36
well just read your topic i have a Daewoo from south africa only run it for six months been in my garage for the last 5 years digital display its a top loader like the american ones takes a kingsize duvet
because its a top loader thats why i havent used it over here need the space in my kitchen if your intrested or have the room let me know

i was about to put it on ebay 
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Post by: tim on June 10, 2008, 10:13:35
Kind thought - will pursue. Where are you? And does it have a number so that I can look it up
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Post by: tim on June 12, 2008, 06:52:51
Special for Grannie - who's not into fur coats at present!!

I was in shorts - India 1944.
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Post by: Mr Smith on June 12, 2008, 22:21:25
My Father-in-law was still wearing his army issue shorts from WW2 right up to the time he passed away :)
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Post by: Gazfoz on June 12, 2008, 22:34:46
Why?
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Post by: tim on June 13, 2008, 07:26:43
Obviously not a beer drinker??
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Post by: Mr Smith on June 14, 2008, 10:03:45
Gazfor,
                Because they kept his knees warm  stupid!
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Post by: tim on June 14, 2008, 11:21:23
Yes - the Army ones were 'over-knee'. I was reprimanded for wearing 'South African' type shorts!!